The Montreal SPCA's new 'poster pig' Monday, August 4, 2014 Back in May, a pig found wandering by the roadside was taken to the Montreal SPCA. The female pig was less than a month old, with clipped teeth and tail, leading the SPCA to believe she was most likely on her way to slaughter and fell off a truck. Now the SPCA is hoping Rosalie will become a poster pig that encourages consumers to think twice before buying pork from a "factory farm."You can read Rosalie's story in a press release on the SPCA website. Alanna Devine, director of Animal Advocacy at the Montreal SPCA, says in the release: "We want to raise awareness of factory farming practices so that consumers can make informed decisions regarding their food choices, and we want the public to meet Rosalie so that they realize that pigs are just as intelligent as our pet dogs."The invitation was extended to members of the press, and CTV News was among those who covered the story. They took their cameras to Rosalie's new home, Ruby Ranch Pig Sanctuary in Kenilworth, Ont. Ruby Ranch cares for 22 rescue pigs, including Bardot, a piglet found roaming the roadside near London, Ont. BP Bacon festivals which run out of bacon Behind the Lines - August 2014
New Canola Plant in Regina Strengthens Market Access for Farmers Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Cargill has begun operations at its large canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan. The new plant strengthens market access for farmers in Western Canada and supports rising global demand for food products and cleaner energy solutions. The Regina facility is designed to... Read this article online
Meet the ALL-NEW Case IH Optum 440 Tractor Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Case IH is expanding the Optum lineup with their launch of the all-new Optum 440, the largest model in the series Case IH has introduced the Optum 440, a new high-horsepower tractor designed to deliver versatility, comfort, and performance for modern farming needs. The Optum 440... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in P.E.I. Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Farms.com continues to inform Canadian farmers about farm equipment licensing and insurance requirements across the country with a look at Prince Edward Island. Does a P.E.I. farmer need a license to operate a tractor? When operating a tractor or self-propelled implement of husbandry... Read this article online
Operating farm equipment in New Brunswick Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Next up in Farms.com’s article series about licensing and insurance requirements for farm equipment across Canada is New Brunswick. Is a license required to operate a tractor or other piece of equipment? If the farm machinery stays on private property, no license is required. But if... Read this article online
Colouring a Safer Future for Farm Kids Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Teaching children about farm safety is an essential part of protecting the future of Canadian agriculture. With that goal in mind, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) has launched the Kids FarmSafe Colouring Contest, a creative initiative designed to help young people learn... Read this article online